Sharks thrash Predators in game 7 to advance

The San Jose Sharks made it look easy, getting goals from five different players to book their spot in the NHL semi-finals with a 5-0 rout of the Nashville Predators on Thursday. San Jose will be seeking their first Western Conference title and making their fourth appearance in the final four round and first since going back-to-back in 2010 and 2011. The game seven clincher, at San Jose's sold-out SAP Center arena, meant the home team won all seven games in the series.